Crowley News

Dear Smiley: I've been away from the area for the past few months filming episodes for my TV show "In the Woods with Ron and Jerry" for the Sportsman Channel, so I haven't been keeping up with your column.

On Thursday, February 16 at the LSU AgCenter in Crowley, an international trade briefing will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Le Centre International, the international division of the Lafayettte city/parish government and Acadiana Economic Development will be putting on an international trade briefing.

A room filled with art and Cajun music signified one thing Saturday night, it is Mardi Gras time at The Gallery and the Crowley Art Association began the month long celebration Saturday night.

'American Restoration' a show on The History Channel which is devoted to the restoration of old objects such as vending and pinball machines, will be showcasing a 1939 Evinrude eight lb.

Among the speakers and Chamber representatives in attendance were, from left, Kim Bernard, Crowley Mayor Greg Jones, Acadia Parish Police Jury Vice President Julie Borill, Acadia Parish School Superintendent John E. Bourque, Chamber of Commerce CEO Amy Thibodeaux and Michael Hengens.

Earlier this month, detectives assigned to the Lake Charles field office of the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations received a complaint via the Crowley Police Department of alleged illegal sexual activity involving 46-year-old Randal Trahan of Crowley and a juvenile female in Acadia Parish.

Sheriff's deputies arrested a 29-year-old woman Tuesday accused of setting a car on fire Dec.

Acadia Parish authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old man whose body was found in a drainage ditch Tuesday morning.

The A.B. Dore Gym's walls were lined with posters like "One half of all patients that enter an abortion clinic do not come out alive," "It's a Child, Not a Choice" and "Who will speak for those who have no voice?" as well as students as the school's annual Right to Life program took place.

A federal grand jury indicted a former youth minister of St. Thomas More High School with producing child pornography and attempting to persuade minors to engage in criminal sexual acts, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.

This week will be very special for four parish schools. St. Michael School, Redemptorist Catholic School and Notre Dame High School in Crowley and St.

In this August 2010 Daily Advertiser file photo, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, talks with teachers and principals during a discussion about education in Louisiana at the LSU Ag Center in Crowley.

Richard Hensgens of Lake Arthur and Susan Williamson Ray of Jennings are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Alyson Christine Hensgens, to Steven Eric Stewart, son of Mr.

CROWLEY, La. - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has signed on to Nixle, a company that sends neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications by Web, email and cellphone.

According to the Marshal's Service, William Charles Langley Jr., 40, is wanted by police in Crowley, Louisiana.

Mardi Gras season is officially underway and the city of Crowley is ready to celebrate.

Crowley held its annual Arbor Day celebration on the south lawn of the Acadia Parish Courthouse Friday morning.

Each year, the Rotary Club of Crowley holds a club assembly to see how its committees are progressing.

The Acadia Parish Career Connections EXPO is presented annually by the Acadia Parish School Board, the cities of Crowley and Rayne, and the Crowley Chamber of Commerce.